verb
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to walk about in a leisurely manner
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(intr) to wander from place to place
noun
Etymology
Origin of stroll
First recorded in 1595–1605; of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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There was no lawn for the dog and no sidewalks for strolling.
And in order to visit C.C. at the Shipwreck, one only had to stroll across the solid surface of the Mainly Frozen Ocean; swimming was no longer required.
From Literature
Later, Opal strolled into the room with a list of names written on a long scroll.
From Literature
No stranger to award ceremonies, One Battle After Another's star Leonardo DiCaprio, who is up for best actor, strolled onto the red carpet outside the venue.
From BBC
Some families have used the low-cost option of AirTags to track loved ones when they go for a stroll.
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